Aortic Aneurysm
| Medical Definition: |
Aneurysm of the aorta. |
| Guide Notes: |
GEN or unspecified; prefer specific sites; ruptured aortic aneurysm = AORTIC RUPTURE; for dissecting aneurysm of aorta, coord IM with ANEURYSM, DISSECTING (IM) |
Aortic Aneurysm Categories.
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Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal - An aneurysm in that part of the aorta continuing from the thoracic region and giving rise to the inferior phrenic, lumbar, median sacral, mesenteric, renal, and ovarian or testicular arteries. |
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Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic - An aneurysm in the proximal portion of the descending aorta proceeding from the arch of the aorta and giving rise to the bronchial, esophageal, pericardiac, and mediastinal branches. |
Aortic Aneurysm Medical Definitions and Terms
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